NTA-NET (UGC-NET) Political Science (02) Political Theory and Thought-Concepts and Issue-II Study Material (Page 8 of 16)

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The Concept of Democracy: Definitions of Democracy, Types of Democracy- Direct Democracy, Indirect Democracy

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  • It was Greek historian Herodotus who first used the term democracy, which implies rule by the people.
  • Democracy is the form of Government, which implies ultimate authority of governance in this system is vested in the ordinary people so that public policy is made to conform to the will of the people and to serve the interests of the people.

Definitions of Democracy

  • Seeley: Democracy is a government in which everyone has a share.
  • Abraham Lincoln: Democracy is Government of the people, b…

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The Concept of Democracy: Principles of Democracy-Government by Consent, Public Accountability, Majority Rule, Recognition of Minority Rights, Constitutional Government, Mechanism of Democracy

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Principles of Democracy

Government by Consent

  • Democracy is a Government by consent and this consent is obtained through persuasion in an atmosphere of free discussion. Therefore, freedom of expression is necessary for democracy.
  • Hence, leadership in a democracy is not expected to lose touch with popular sentiment on the major outline of different policies.

Public Accountability

In a democracy, the…

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